eternalizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of eternalize
as in commemorates
to give eternal or lasting existence to the monument was created to eternalize the service and sacrifice of the sons of the village who fought in the American Civil War

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  1. commemorates
  2. celebrates
  3. perpetuates
  4. immortalizes
Verb
  • The site commemorates the original town of Kaskaskia and its role in supporting George Rogers Clark’s capture of it during the American Revolution.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • While America commemorates its 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, the Beyhive has another reason to celebrate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of commemorates
Verb
  • The Naomi Osaka Slam dress celebrates a timeless Japanese art form with floral appliqués.
    — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • The program features music that celebrates America’s people, places and spirit.
    — Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of celebrates
Verb
  • While some outrage is understandable, critics argue this narrative inadvertently perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women athletes.
    — Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • And with the Plains already suffering from extreme drought, El Niño perpetuates those conditions.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 June 2026
Definition of perpetuates
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  • One more win further immortalizes them.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
  • Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.
    — Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Definition of immortalizes
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“Eternalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalizes. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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